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Weed: Next 4 states to legalize marijuana, analyst says

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6 years ago

November 7, 2018

california cannabis dispensary Volunteer Charlie Kirchheimer, 25, (R) holds out a jar of dried cannabis buds for Cyle Tahsini, 21, at the La Brea Collective medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, California.REUTERS/Lucy NicholsonTuesday’s 2018 midterm elections was a big success for cannabis advocates.

Michigan legalized recreational marijuana, and while North Dakota rejected a similar measure, both Missouri and Utah voted in favor of medical marijuana.

So far, 10 states and Washington, DC, have legalized the full use of marijuana, and 33 states and Washington, DC, have legalized medical marijuana.

With the Democrats winning key Governor races, and securing more seats in their state Houses/Senates, a few more states are likely to soon legalize marijuana.

According to Cowen Research Group, four states in particular look to have ample runway to legalize cannabis as they now have a Democratic Governor and support from either the state’s House and/or Senate.

US demand for cannabis is strong, according to Cowen analyst Vivien Azer. By her calculation, after factoring in Michigan, the total addressable market for adult, medical, and illicit use of marijuana will be $24.5 billion by 2030. That number will likely approach $34 billion if these next four states legalize the drug.

Here is a snapshot of the four states that are next to legalize the drug, according to Azer:

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